Quality Engineer

Zeno Power•Seattle, WA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zeno is seeking a highly motivated Quality Engineer in our Seattle office to support the mission-oriented efforts of developing and bringing to market Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) technologies. The Quality Engineer is responsible for the effective implementation of the Zeno Quality Management System in support of project execution while facilitating collaboration across various Zeno departments to drive project success through quality assurance. You will report to the Vice President of Quality and be an independent voice of the customer, ensuring quality and safety expectations are met and exceeded at Zeno.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field preferred
3+ years of quality assurance experience, preferably within the space, satellite, or aerospace industry, including experience supporting flight hardware
Nuclear quality assurance experience is a plus
Proven knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards
Experience with developing process and procedures in a new quality management system implementation
Candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Demonstrated experience providing independent oversight of Zeno activities
Experience managing and supporting numerous simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach
Applicant must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident).

Responsibilities

Support a project-focused Engineering team to ensure effective implementation of the Zeno AS9100D quality management system
Proactively promote a Quality culture throughout all Zeno organizations
Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Procurement functions, along with suppliers, to ensure quality standards are in place and maintained
Review statements of work for suppliers and define project-specific quality requirements for each supplier
Review requisitions for quality requirements including approved supplier list
Verify supplier activities meet required standards and specifications including incoming inspection and data packages
Enter, track and close supplier and internal nonconformances and deviations including material review board
Monitor, report, and analyze metrics to ensure compliance, performance visibility, and continuous improvement
Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions to ensure completeness and process improvement